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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.34, 53,262.76 and 23,697.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.34, 53,262.76 and 23,697.75 is: 35,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.34 : 53,262.76 = 23,697.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.34/53,262.76 = 23,697.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.34x = 53,262.76 × 23,697.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.34x = 1,262,207,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,207,570.79/35,468.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,586.88

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